Description

Wanna beat the crowds of Yosemite, take to Big Bend Campground just down the road from the Tuolumne Meadows entrance. This camp is the ideal spot should you find yourself without a campsite in Yosemite. Its location is not just convenient, but also gorgeous. Sites sit along a rumbling Sierra creek, and are surrounded overhead by towering pines. Comfort levels here may skyrocket. Fly fishing is all the rage, but if hiking in nature strikes your fancy, head on down the road and discover a majestic waterfall just awaiting a famed selfie.

Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
17 sites
Up to guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

There are single tracks and dirt roads here, offering something for bikers of all levels. The easy trails include a 1.2 mile lo...Read more

Boating

Sabrina Lake has a boat launch, rentals, marina and tackle shop, and there are no fees! Ideal for summertime fishing. The...Read more

Fishing

Did we mention there are over 400 lakes and 1,000 miles of rivers and streams? No? Well, you can imagine how great the fishing ...Read more

Hiking

There are so many trails here! You can explore the breathtaking mountains, see the hundreds of lakes and never run into another...Read more

Horseback riding

There are a good number of horse campgrounds to stay at, as well as pack stations that will give you all of the info you need, ...Read more

Paddling

Many of the lakes allow non-motorized boating, which means kayakers, canoers, and other small paddling boats are welcome out in...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

There’s an expansive network of routes for off-road vehicles to explore: spanning 2,000 miles, you can drive up into the mounta...Read more

Climbing

Mountain climbers and boulderers will find enough ground to play on. Mammoth Lakes has some moderate climbs, with great names l...Read more

Snow sports

Thanks to the abundant snowfall, cross country skiers have plenty to explore, especially in the Mammoth Lakes area. Gorp offers...Read more

Swimming

June Lake has a swimming beach to suit all your swimming needs, and there is a solid number of campgrounds that offer swimming ...Read more

Wildlife watching

The Inyo forest is home to black bears, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika, coyotes, raccoons, bobcats, martens, foxe...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Big Bend Campground.

Beach
Desert
Forest
Hot spring
Lake
River, stream, or...
Waterfall
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February 9th, 2017

Our favorite campsite that we found on our Yosemite trip.

Park
Inyo National Forest
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(760) 876-6219
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
37.945° N, 119.202° W
$21/night
Tent / RV / Trailer: 17 Sites
(Up to people per site)